"I want to write directly to the ministry of education now to chip in," Rose threatened.
Her mobile contact is 0712207130 ( Mildred Otieno )
This situation has left many teachers and parents frustrated and worried about the future of their children's education.
According to Anyango, Otieno approached her with a job offer to assist in teaching Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupils.
“She asked me to help teach at Comfort Academy but never paid us for our work,” Anyango said. “When the school day ended, she promised to send our salaries, but she never did.”
The pattern of behavior described by Anyango includes Otieno frequently changing teachers and failing to meet her financial commitments.
“She keeps changing teachers and never pays them,” Anyango explained. “Instead of paying us, she would occasionally send a small amount of Ksh 1000, but only if we reminded her multiple times.”
Many parents who are eager to see their children receive education have been put in a difficult position. They have had to sell animals, ride bodabodas, and even sell land to afford the fees demanded by Otieno.
“Parents have been struggling to pay for their children’s education,” Anyango noted. “They are sacrificing a lot just to meet the demands set by Otieno.”
There are also allegations that Otieno runs the ECD school with potentially fake documents. Some sources suggest that these documents might be printed illegally on Nairobi streets.
This adds another layer of concern for those involved, as it questions the legitimacy of the school itself.
The situation has led to frustration among teachers, many of whom have left due to non-payment. Those who remain are increasingly anxious.
“A few teachers have quit after realizing they were being deceived,” said Anyango. “Now, those who are still there are worried and want the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Ministry of Education to take action against Otieno.”
Local villagers have expressed their discontent with the situation, and some have even planned to take drastic measures.
“Villagers were considering storming the school and burning it down because they are angry about how the woman is managing things,” Anyango reported. “They feel that the constant change in teachers is affecting their children’s education.”
A local farmer shared his frustration, stating, “This teacher is a conwoman who does not pay the teachers she hires. She is rarely at the school because she is busy conning us.
She boasts about her connections to the Ministry of Education, which only adds to our frustration. We were planning to burn down her house and school because of her actions.”
The Ministry of Education and the TSC are urged to intervene and investigate the claims against Otieno.
The community's trust in the education system is being undermined, and immediate action is needed to address these issues.
Teachers and parents are calling for accountability and transparency to ensure that such fraudulent practices do not continue.
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